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Sondheim Musical `Sweeney Todd' Comes To Marriott Theater

February 21, 1993

The spellbinding musical, "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street," will be performed at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lincolnshire.

Set in 19th Century Victorian London, "Sweeney Todd" is the story of a barber's chilling revenge on the man, and the society, that ruined his life. His victims land in the capable hands of Mrs. Lovett, a popular baker in London.

Stephen Sondheim's musical is based on the story that was published in 1846. The play first opened on Broadway in 1979 and captured eight Tony Awards.

The cast features baritone Timothy Nolen in the title role. Also starring are Karlah Hamilton as Mrs. Lovett, Stephen R. Buntrock as Anthony, Rita Harvey as Johanna, Robert Alan Mason as Tobias, and John Reeger as The Judge.

The musical will be performed in Marriott's Lincolnshire Theater, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire. The admission fee is $30. For more information, call 708-634-0200.